Total Complaints
68 filings
CHEVROLET K2500 · model year
1995 CHEVROLET K2500
68 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETK2500 carries 68 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 K2500 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 12 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (6) and visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1995 K2500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
68
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
5 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20130103ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD THIS PICKUP TRUCK FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND FROM THE TIME I GOT IT HAS BEEN STALLING DOWN WHILE DRIVING IT. IT JUST SHUTS MY ENGINE OFF W/O ANY WARNING AND I PULL A TRAILER ALOT AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO COAST OFF ROAD W/O CAUSING ACCIDENT. I AM NOW GOING TO BE ON MY 4TH PMD AS MY LAST ONE JUST QUIT AND MAKES IT HARD TO RESTART DIESEL. I JUST ORDERED ANOTHER PMD. NOT ALL PMD'S WENT BAD THE SAME WAY. THE ONE IN OCT. 2011 CAUSED MY ENGINE TO CONSTANTLY GO TO HIGH RPM'S ABOUT 5K & I HAD TO PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL , PULL OFF ROAD AND TURN KEY OFF. I TALKED TO ORIGINAL OWNER AND HE SHOULD ME RECEIPTS FOR SAME PROBLEM AND CHEVY DEALER CHANGED FUEL INJECTION PUMP & PMD THAT COST OVER 2K. THIS IS PROBLEM THAT CAN COST MY LIFE OR OTHER PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAYS OR ON THE RR TRACKS. I HAVE ABOUT 159,000 MILES NOW. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED AND HAD ABOUT 108,000 MILES & GOING ON 4TH PMD. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND HOTTER CLIMATES CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS WITH PMD. *TR
20120505FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TRUCK WITH 6.5 TURBO DIESEL WOULD SPORADICALLY HICCUP AND STALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO OPERATE STEERING AND BRAKES PROPERLY, PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART, SOMETIMES IT WOULDN'T FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD, REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD HICCUP THEN START ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH NO WAY TO REGAIN CONTROL WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND COASTING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES I WOULD NEED TO TRY RESTARTING IT SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD RACE OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACED AND SEVERAL PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER MODULES "PMD'S" FROM BOTH STANADYNE AND D TECH WHICH GM HAD AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THESE PARTS FOR THEM. I ALSO HAVE A 1998 CHEVY K3500 WITH THE 6.5 TURBO DIESEL THAT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
20110511SEATS
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FRAME/BOLT IS BROKEN. *TR
20071116FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET K2500. ONE YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT BEGAN STALLING. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE FAILURE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IDLING OR WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-65 MPH. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE FOR THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP THAT COVERED THE VEHICLE FOR UP TO 120,000 MILES. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Mileage: 8,000
20051118CrashVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DURING USE. LOSS OF VISIBLITY CAUSED ACCIDENT. *NM
Mileage: 66,780
20041210SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER SEAT MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE .ITS UNSTABLE. WHILE DRIVING.AND ETC.*AK
Mileage: 184,000
20040812ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040812STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040812VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040812POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040812POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040812SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT AND CABLES. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO 4WD THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR AND HARNESS. *NM
Mileage: 65,000
20040119FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
MY 1995 SILVERADO WITH THE 6.5 TURBO SEEMS TO BE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PMD OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FSD. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY ONCE TODAY AND 3 OTHER TIMES, AND STALLED WHILE IN TOWN DRIVING 4 TIMES ALL IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. STALLING ON THE FREEWAY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS HAS PROVEN VERY SCARY. AS THESE TRUCKS DO NOT STEER WELL WITH NO POWER. NOR DO THE BRAKES WORK WELL WHILE IN A STALL. TONIGHT IT WOULD NOT START WHILE AT A BUSINESS. I HAD TO SIT FOR 45 MINUTES WAITING ON A TOW TRUCK. ONLY TO HAVE THE TRUCK START ONCE THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. THE FSD APPEARS TO BE THE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS 107,030K MILES ON IT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM DIESEL PICKUPS. WHY HASN'T GM REPAIRED OR RECALLED THIS BAD DESIGN? I HAVE BEEN READING VARIOUS CHAT ROOM BOARDS TONIGHT FINDING THIS IS A BAD PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR SOME TIME. *CB
Mileage: 107,030
20040119FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
MY 1995 SILVERADO WITH THE 6.5 TURBO SEEMS TO BE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PMD OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FSD. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY ONCE TODAY AND 3 OTHER TIMES, AND STALLED WHILE IN TOWN DRIVING 4 TIMES ALL IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. STALLING ON THE FREEWAY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS HAS PROVEN VERY SCARY. AS THESE TRUCKS DO NOT STEER WELL WITH NO POWER. NOR DO THE BRAKES WORK WELL WHILE IN A STALL. TONIGHT IT WOULD NOT START WHILE AT A BUSINESS. I HAD TO SIT FOR 45 MINUTES WAITING ON A TOW TRUCK. ONLY TO HAVE THE TRUCK START ONCE THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. THE FSD APPEARS TO BE THE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS 107,030K MILES ON IT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM DIESEL PICKUPS. WHY HASN'T GM REPAIRED OR RECALLED THIS BAD DESIGN? I HAVE BEEN READING VARIOUS CHAT ROOM BOARDS TONIGHT FINDING THIS IS A BAD PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR SOME TIME. *CB
Mileage: 107,030
20031006FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL SOLENOID OF MY 1995 CHEVY K2500 6.5 DIESEL OVER HEATS DUE TO POOR LOCATION MOUNTING, AS IN GM TECH SERVICE BULLETIN#77-63-06AB, WHICH CAN CAUSE STALLING, HARD STARTING, HESITATION. *JB
Mileage: 148,360
20031006EQUIPMENT
THE FUEL SOLENOID OF MY 1995 CHEVY K2500 6.5 DIESEL OVER HEATS DUE TO POOR LOCATION MOUNTING, AS IN GM TECH SERVICE BULLETIN#77-63-06AB, WHICH CAN CAUSE STALLING, HARD STARTING, HESITATION. *JB
Mileage: 148,360
20030911FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT NOTICE. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP CONTROL BOX.THIS PART WAS UPGRADED. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 108,500
20030911FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT NOTICE. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP CONTROL BOX.THIS PART WAS UPGRADED. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 108,500
20030504FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
I OWN A 1995 CHEVY K2500, IT APPEARS THE POWER WINDOW/LOCK SWITCHES ON THE DRIVER SIDE SHORTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE INTERIOR IS RUINED, ALONG WITH MUCH OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *JB
Mileage: 74,300
20030318STRUCTURE
THE VEHICLE RUSTED. *JB
Mileage: 61,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 CHEVROLET K2500 have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET K2500 has 68 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET K2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET K2500 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 12 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET K2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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